Unwanted electronic medical equipment can be dropped off at a Return-It Electronics collection site for recycling, including items such as electronic stethoscopes, microscopes, and blood pressure monitors. No fees apply when recycling any of these products. For hospitals and clinics with a large quantity of electronics, pickup can be arranged at no cost through the large-volume program. Information on depot locations, large- volume pickup, and a list of acceptable items can be found at www.return-it.ca/electronics/products [9], or call 1 800 330-9767.
The Return-It Electronics program is a provincially approved and regulatory compliant stewardship program that recovers unwanted or obsolete electronics and for recycling in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
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